DUO#ColorControl® Particle Filter – Clean Ink Circulation for Protected Print Units
Reliable removal of metallic and solid particles from printing ink protects anilox rollers, reduces wear and stabilizes your printing processes.
Why Is Ink Filtration Important?
Solid particles and metallic contaminants within the ink circulation system can cause increased wear on anilox rollers, pumps and piping components. Even small particles act abrasively during continuous operation, negatively affecting print quality and the service life of sensitive components.
Without targeted filtration, these contaminants accumulate in the system and increase maintenance requirements over time. An integrated particle filter ensures a clean ink circuit and reliably protects downstream components from damage and contamination.
Especially in high-speed and high-volume production environments, consistent ink cleanliness is a key factor for long-term operational reliability.
Functional Principle of the DUO#ColorControl® Particle Filter
The DUO#ColorControl® Particle Filter is integrated directly into the ink circulation system and reliably removes both solid and metallic particles from the circulating printing ink.
Inside the unit, a powerful magnetic and mechanical filtration concept separates contaminants from the ink flow and collects them within the filter housing. Metallic particles are captured by the magnetic system, while solid contaminants are retained by the filtration element.
Captured particles can be easily removed during scheduled maintenance intervals. The system operates without complex mechanical components and integrates compactly into existing ink supply systems.
Continuous filtration keeps the ink clean while effectively protecting sensitive components such as anilox rollers, pumps and valves.
Benefits of the DUO#ColorControl® - Particle Filter
With the DUO#ColorControl® Particle Filter, you reliably protect your ink circulation system from contamination and increase the operational safety of your printing press.
Your key advantages:
- Reliable removal of metallic and solid particles
- Protection of anilox rollers, pumps and piping
- Reduced wear and maintenance costs
- Continuously clean ink circulation
- Compact and robust design
- Easy cleaning and maintenance
- Seamless integration into existing systems
Targeted filtration increases the service life of critical print unit components and sustainably improves overall process stability.
Typical Application of the DUO#ColorControl® - Particle Filter
The DUO#ColorControl® Particle Filter is used wherever printing inks circulate continuously and sensitive components must be protected.
Typical applications include:
- Flexographic printing on corrugated board
- Post-print applications
- Ink supply systems at print units
- Centralized ink circulation systems
- Automated color management systems
Especially in high-performance printing presses, continuous filtration significantly contributes to long-term operational reliability.
Technical Specifications DUO#ColorControl® - Particle Filter
The DUO#ColorControl® Particle Filter is available in different sizes and designed for integration into industrial ink circulation systems.
Typical system parameters:
- Filtration principle: magnetic and particle filtration
- Installation: directly within the ink circulation system
- Operating mode: continuous
- Maintenance: easily accessible
- Design: compact
- Integration: per print unit or centralized
- Retrofit capability: yes
Additional configurations are available upon request.
Supplement to the DUO#ColorControl® System
The Particle Filter can be used as a standalone protective component. For maximum process stability, it is recommended to combine it with ink cooling and viscosity control within the complete DUO#ColorControl® system.